Shouldn’t housing policy be fair and consistent across the state? This fall, I interviewed a lifelong Mainer, a veteran living on a low income who is a victim of inconsistent and unfair housing policies. When searching for housing in Lewiston-Auburn, he’s been turned down repeatedly for inconsistent reasons. While one landlord rejected him because of […]
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Rich Lowry: Trump’s ugly exit
No one expected Donald Trump to handle a defeat in the 2020 election well. It was predictable he’d deny that he really lost and allege the vote was rigged, that he’d tweet wild and misleading things, and that he’d lash out in absurd and sophomoric ways. All that was inevitable. What’s been more disturbing is […]
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Chamber helps alternative schools celebrate ‘Franksgiving’
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has helped middle and high school students at a local alternative school program have one more reason to be thankful this holiday season. The annual Franksgiving celebration has been a high point of the academic year at the Franklin Alternative School and Merrill Hill School. Traditionally […]
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Library returning to curbside services due to COVID-19 increase
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library will return to curbside service only starting Tuesday, Nov. 24, in order to help stop the community spread of COVID-19. Curbside service for pick-up of books and other library materials will be available Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. Patrons should log into their account, reserve available items, and staff will […]
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Community briefs for Saturday, Nov. 21
Dixfield church to hold online auction DIXFIELD — Dixfield Congregational Church will hold an online auction of crafts, baked goods, homemade chocolates and other items. Bidding will open at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 and ends at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Items being auctioned can be viewed by going to the Dixfield Congregation […]
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Well done news for Friday, Nov. 20
Wilton student receives Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award WILTON — Valerianne Hinkley of Wilton has been awarded a Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2020. Hinkley, a University of Maine Farmington freshman, is an active member of the Honors Program and a 2020 fall inductee of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity APO. Both the Honors […]
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St. Dominic Academy announces first-quarter honor roll
AUBURN — Saint Dominic Academy – Auburn Campus President Timothy Gallic has announced the honor roll for the first quarter. The following students have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the Principal’s List: Grade 12: Molly Brown, Sarah Brown, Anna Cote, Aaliyah Cruz, Amelia Fortin, Lucy Frenette, Martha Geyer-Shaheen, […]
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Froma Harrop: The Republican Wing of the Democratic Party
The Democrats’ most interesting conflict isn’t moderates versus the left. It’s the never-Trump Republicans versus the left. The never-Trumpers, best embodied by The Lincoln Project, romped through the last campaign with verve and wit. They lasered in on crushing Donald Trump. The Democratic left, by contrast, is deep into grievance. Yes, its members wanted Trump […]